Butterfly Fields Bed and Breakfast
320 Frank Moreland Place Lothian, MD 20711 Central Maryland 410-271-1433 www.butterfly-fields.com Butterfly Fields Bed and Breakfast has always believed in being a good stewards of the environment. Management and Leadership We use the following best management practices: Environment Policy Statement Environmental Team: Dan & Lynda Ells (owners & operators). We meet and discuss this subject on a daily ongoing basis throughout the year. Set Annual Goals: Best use practice for daily usage of composting materials. Our goal is to compost 100% of all relevant materials. We have a purchasing policy to encourage the purchase of environmentally-friendly products and services List of our environmentally friendly products and services: ALL detergent soap and all surfactants are bio-degradable. Environmental Restoration or Community Environmental Projects: Landscape plantings that attract wildlife and no use of pesticides or herbicides. Independently Audited Environmental Management System: We manage our own environmental efforts. Waste Reduction We use the following best management practices: Have a plan in place to reduce property waste Set a numeric goal of overall waste reduction Guest Rooms Use bulk soap dispensers instead of individual soaps / shampoos in guest rooms Use real coffee mugs and no polystyrene products Instruct housekeeping to save and reuse unopened items Kitchen and Prep / Dining / Catering / Meetings and Events / Campground Snack Bar Donate excess food from events Compost food waste and other compostables Use an effective food inventory control to minimize waste Purchase locally grown produce and other foods Purchase organic foods Purchase sustainably grown foods Do not use polystyrene coffee cups Use reusable dishware and glassware and minimize use of disposables Use non-bleached napkins and coffee filters Provide condiments, cream and sugar, etc. in bulk Use water pitches and filtered water to minimize the use of single-use bottles Use menus and table placards as opportunity to communicate green activities Restrooms Use bulk soap dispensers in public restrooms Purchase recycled-content paper towels and toilet paper Registration / Office Use electronic correspondence and forms Purchase from vendors and service providers with a commitment to the environment Encourage suppliers to minimize packaging and other waste materials Make 2-sided copies / printed materials and avoid making extra copies Buildings and Grounds Use green cleaning chemicals Dispense cleaning agents in bulk to reduce quantities used Purchase durable equipment and furniture Use latex paints that are low or no-VOC Perform preventative maintenance on all appliances, HVAC systems, plumbing, and vehicles Use less toxic materials Use integrated pest management - IPM Minimize use of pesticides and herbicides in landscaping Use a nutrient management plan that minimizes the use of fertilizers Our Innovative Ideas and Specifics in Waste Reduction: Use natural fertilizers where applicable. Recycling We have designated a collection point for all metal waste products. We are recycling: Aluminium Cans Batteries Cardboard Electronics equipment Fluorescent Lamps Newspaper Office Paper Packing Supplies Printer and copy machine toner cartridges Steel Cans Our Innovative Ideas and Specifics in Recycling: We use all waste cardboard in our mulching gardening program to control weed growth and to promote plant growth. Water Conservation Have a plan in place to reduce property water usage Track water bills and established baseline data on water usage and wastewater generation Have a numeric goal to reduce water consumption over time Perform preventative maintenance to stop drips and leaks Use or installed the following devices: low flow restrictors on faucets and showerheads low flow toilets (1.6 gpf or less) waterless urinals composting toilets automatic or sensored faucets or toilets in public restrooms high efficiency Energy-Star rated dishwashers Have an effective landscape management plan which utilizes: drought tolerant species metering rain gauges minimizes lawn areas Have an effective storm water plan management including: Rain gardens Pervious pavement, and/or minimization of impervious areas like paving, concrete, etc Use cisterns, rain barrels, and/or drip line irrigation Maintain vegetative buffers around streams and ponds	Energy Efficiency We use the following best management practices: Have a plan in place to reduce property energy usage Track overall energy bills and establish baseline energy usage Have a numeric goal to reduce energy usage over time Have an energy management system in place to track and meter energy usage Lighting: Designed use of natural lighting Use lighting sensors to turn on/off lights Use LED Exit Signs Use LED lighting for:emergency lighting, exit signage Heating and Cooling Have a high efficiency heating and air conditioning HVAC system Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC system Have installed programmable thermostats for each room Use ceiling fans Have installed additional insulation Energy Efficiency: Purchased ENERGY STAR computers, appliances, office equipments etc. Our Innovative Ideas and Specifics in Energy Conservation and Efficiency Shade trellis. Massing. High efficiency wood burning stove. Super-insulated house envelop. The use of outside combustible air for wood stove combustion chamber. Floating floor slab throughout. Minimize window exposure to north, maximize to the south. Air-lock entrance ways. Linen Service and Laundry: We use these best management practices: Provide optional linen service - Change linens only upon request Train house cleaners on the process for optional linen service Purchase water- and energy-efficient washers and dryers Use non-phosphate, non-toxic and biodegradable laundry detergents Minimize the use of bleach and chlorinated chemicals Use linens service providers that employ wet versus dry cleaning Green Events We use the following best management practices: Support event planners who want to hold green events Other Green Practices Transportation: We use the following best management practices: Minimize the Comute of our Employees-All staff live on premises. Addressing Efficient Business Travel-Consolidate grocery shopping trips with necessary job commute trips. Increasing the Fuel Efficiency of our Fleet-Increasing the Fuel Efficiency of our Fleet VehiclesThe use of low gas consumption vehicles. Drive conservatively, examples, non-aggressive driving techniques are practiced. Measurable Results Our recycling cardboard program has diverted 95% of our cardboard waste from the landfill.